A) mystery
B) myth
C) folktale
D) biography

A) forever
B) future
C) present
D) past

A) in Granny's cabin
B) in a carpenter's cottage
C) in the countryside
D) in a crowded school

A) The cottage only has one room.
B) No one moves out of the goat's way.
C) Bartholomew came to visit.
D) Everyone is playing in the cottage.

A) They try to get out of each other's way.
B) They are polite and treat each other kindly.
C) They complain about each other.
D) They blame Father for their troubles.

A) miserable
B) busy
C) difficult
D) hopeless

A) It's easier for May Ann to milk the goat inside.
B) Father insists upon it.
C) The goat is cold outside.
D) Bartholomew tells them to do it.

A) an animal lover
B) a crazy man
C) a wise man
D) an old man

A) The goat attacks after being teased.
B) The goat provides enough milk.
C) Martin and Willy ignore it.
D) Meg likes the goat.

A) take the goat back outside
B) stop teasing it
C) bring the chickens inside, too
D) learn to get along with it

A) They stay busy collecting eggs.
B) They begin to stop complaining.
C) They blame the boys for their troubles.
D) They complain more than ever.

A) wants the family to appreciate their farm animals
B) doesn't want the donkey to be alone outside
C) thinks the house has a little more room left
D) wants the family to know how much room they really have